I am so bummed.. My eye surgery I had today..failed

[SoCalDem]

About 45 minutes into the surgery, the Dr said.. "We cannot continue, the eye is too damaged.."

He's going to refer me to UCLA Med center to see if they can do anything for me, but it looks like I may be S.O.L...

shit!

The iris was entangled and fused to the cataract, and something else inside the eye was "not right"..

So I guess I will have to give up my modest little dream of being able to pass the DMV eye chart..and will once again have a "ride-along test"..

back to the drawing board..


Now my next challenge is the mammogram I "flunked" last month and the ensuing cavalcade of doctors for that extravaganza.. :(

[MonkeyFunk]

1. Ugh

I'm sorry.

[Beausoir]

2. That sounds terrible. I am sorry.

[FloridaJudy]

3. I'm sorry

I hope the docs at UCLA can help.

And I hope the mammogram thingy turns out to be as much of a false alarm as the last one I "flunked" was. I almost wrote "as much of a bust", but I am not leaving myself open to the inevitable comments that would have prompted.

[SoCalDem]

4. I have to go for an ultra sound on the 19th

and then I have to make appointments for all the other "girlie-stuff" appointments..ugh..

i hate to go to the doctor.. I cannot bear the thought of having to keep going for a chronic ailment..

[Richard Steele]

5. I'm sure sorry to hear that, SCD.

:hug:

[ScreamingMeemie]

6. I am sorry SoCal...

And I will hope for the best for you at UCLA

[raccoon]

7. I'm sorry to hear that, Socal. :hug: nt

[ThomCat]

8. I hope you get better news from the specialist

and I am sending you good vibes after that mammogram. :hug:

[Coyote_Bandit]

9. I'm sorry

I'm partially sighted in one eye - and don't have great vision in the other eye. Nothing to be done to improve my vision in either eye. I fear DMV eye charts. I fear further lose of vision. And I would rather go to the OBGYN or have a root canal on a broken back molar than go for a simple eye exam.

Don't give up though. I've seen some really amazing stuff done to improve vision. I know a man who had shingles in his eye that left it badly scarred. Over time they did lots of different things to try to improve his vision. He had a similar experience where surgery was interrupted because the eye was too damaged. He was referred to a teaching hospital and given the opportunity to have a new procedure. His surgery was videoed and observed by a group of about 20 eye surgeons. And it was completely successful. His vison now is such that he only needs glasses to read.

I hope you have similar good results.

[Sweet Freedom]

10. Hoping the referral brings you better news.

Don't stress about the mammogram. Women often "flunk" for any little reason. Of all the women I know who have, none had anything significant. Just be patient until you get the results, but please don't place any undo pressure on yourself.

Keep us posted.

:hug:

[madrchsod]

11. oh no!! you need a big lounge hug

[SoCalDem]

12. Thanks you all ..

I just peeked under the bandage and that bastard even gave me a black eye.. My first one ever :rofl:

I go back for a post-op.(post NON-op :).? ) at 7:45 this am.. so I'm hoping I get to take this thing off..It;s driving me crazy..

and get this.. I think he "botoxed" me too.. I have a big ole numb spot from my temple to mid cheek :)

yay..free botox:)

[soleft]

13. I'm sorry SoCalDem

Sending you good vibes for your next challenge.

:hug:

[xchrom]

14. you are in my thoughts and prayers.

may good health, strength, and courage be yours in abundance.

you must feel a little overwhelmed -- sorry this is happenng all at the same time.

[Javaman]

15. Just memorize the eye chart. nt

[GreenPartyVoter]

16. I am so sorry *hugs*